Liz Powers Wells

Play Therapy 

I’m pursuing certification in play therapy under the supervision of a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I have extensive training and hands-on experience, including running groups. My approach is rooted in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), which trusts a child’s innate capacity for growth when provided with safety, presence, and respect. CCPT aligns with how I see kids: capable, creative, and deserving of space where their voices lead the way.

Autism

I know that traditional talk therapy does not always work for autistic clients. I will use parts work and psychoeducation to help clients accommodate themselves and navigate the world as an autistic person, which often brings real relief. I have both experience and formal training in working with autistic clients, including PDA-informed care, and I work with clients autistic clients across the lifespan. We will address burnout, overwhelm, and masking. I also have tools for higher support needs.

Anxiety

I work with anxiety, especially in young people who feel overwhelmed by the fast pace and pressure of today’s world. Many of my clients quietly worry about things like the climate, politics, and survival, and often feel this stress in their bodies before they can even name it. I help them slow down, notice their feelings, and find simple, steady ways to protect their peace. In therapy, their sensitivity is not a weakness but something valuable that deserves respect and care.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

I specialize in working with neurodivergent couples using a flexible, systems-based approach. I recognize that each partnership is shaped by a web of intersecting identities, neurotypes, and family. Neurodiversity-affirming training informs how I help couples navigate communication, sensory, and emotional differences. By integrating polyvagal-informed tools, I support partners in building safety, understanding, and authentic connection. Every couple’s path is individualized and strengths-based.

Child or Adolescent Issues

I have a background in child development and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). My goal is to give children a place where they can express themselves through play. I believe every child naturally wants to grow, and I aim to offer safety, warmth, and understanding to help them do so. With decades of experience in schools, homes, and the community, I help children work through their emotions, build self-esteem, and face challenges at their own pace. Ask me about Minecraft Therapy!

PTSD

When I work with PTSD, I focus on how trauma can affect your sense of self. Using my EMDR training, along with attachment and parts work, I help you explore the parts of you that are hurt, protective, or just trying to get by. Together, we look at the emotions and beliefs that shape how you respond to things. I respect the parts of you that have helped you cope, and we also pay attention to the parts that need healing. This process helps create a space where your nervous system can start to feel